Safe Sport
The ABSSCM reporting mechanism does not provide emergency assistance. Safety is important to us. If there is an immediate threat to someone’s safety, call 911.
When you Click the Report a Complaint:
You will be linked immediately to the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM) powered by ALIAS where you will fill out the online complaint form. The complainant will be contacted within 48 working hours; receivability conclusion target ˜ 10 business days (may flex based on party availability).
Case managers are experienced in helping victims of maltreatment, professionally and personally independent of Ringette Alberta. ·They know and understand Ringette Alberta's Safe Sport policies. They are qualified and experienced in navigating complaints of maltreatment.
The Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism does not handle association/club level complaints or concerns involving procedure, team selection, suspensions, match or misconduct reports, ice-time/ice allotments, or other complaint/concerns of this nature. These complaints should be sent to your local association/club according to their policies.
If you are unsure if your complaint constitutes maltreatment, please review the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) and the Ringette Alberta Code of Conduct and Ringette Alberta Discipline and Complaints Policy.
Ringette Alberta abides by the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) to guide the organization, our members, and our organizational participants in ensuring the safety and well-being of those associated with the sport of Ringette.
Each person has a responsibility to help keep the sport safe. Reports of maltreatment that come to the attention of any Ringette Alberta Staff will be directed to contact ALIAS using the "Report a Complaint" button.
By providing you with this service, Ringette Alberta is reaffirming its commitment to protect its members by providing a safe and positive environment within the programs, business, activities and events of the Organization.
Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC)
Alberta Safe Sport Reporting and Independent Resolution Policy
Alberta Sport Leadership Safe Sport Website
Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism FAQ
| Click to learn more about the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM), including how concerns are addressed, when to report, and the different pathways available for athletes, parents, coaches, officials, volunteers, and sport organizations. This guide also helps clarify the difference between normal sport conflict, poor practice, and behaviours that may meet the threshold for maltreatment under the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct (AB UCC) |  |
CREATING A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
Ringette Alberta, in alignment with Ringette Canada, is fully committed to fostering a Safe Sport environment. Practicing Safe Sport ensures all participants are provided with safe, welcoming, and accessible sport environments, free from all forms of maltreatment.
The first step in creating a safe and healthy environment for all is following the True Sport Principles.
UNIVERSAL CODE OF CONDUCT
Ringette Canada, is one of many national sport organizations that has implemented the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sports.
Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS).
“The UCCMS is the core document that sets harmonized rules to be adopted by sport organizations that receive funding from the Government of Canada to advance a respectful sport culture that delivers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming and safe sport experiences.” (sirc.ca)
Ringette Alberta, in alignment with Ringette Canada, has identified 3 pillars of Safe Sport, click on each of the pillars below to access additional resources and information.
RESPECT IN SPORT
For Parents:
One of the most common reasons coaches, managers, officials, and athletes cite for leaving sport is unacceptable parent behaviour. The Respect in Sport Parent Program will help define a standard of behaviour for all parents and create a more rewarding, safe and respectful environment for everyone involved.
Some associations require all registrants to complete this course upon registration. Contact your local association to find out more.
For Coaches:
The Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach Program educates youth leaders, coaches, officials, and participants (14 years and up) to recognize, understand, and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
This course is worth 3 PD points for coaches looking to maintain their NCCP certification.
Some associations require their coaches to complete this course as part of their certification process outside of the NCCP courses. Please contact your local association for more information.
Discipline and Suspension Information
RAB believes that everyone participating in athletics is entitled to participate in an environment that is free of maltreatment. In accordance with Ringette Canada’s Code of Conduct and ethics and Athletics Canada’s Code of Conduct (AC Code) to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport, everyone has an obligation to report actual or suspected behaviours or actions of misconduct. Beginning January 1, 2023, all RAB disciplinary decisions of public record will be listed below. We are committed to operating within the National Safe Sport reporting and resolution framework in a timely manner that is compassionate, fair and transparent.
| File Name | Decision Date | Decision Summary/Sanctions | Document Links |
| RAB vs McLeod | December 4, 2024 | Summary of Code of Conduct Violations: Section 13(c)(ii) - publicly criticizing one or more Organizational Participants. Section 13(b) psychological maltreatment as defined in the UCCMS; damaging the reputation of a volunteer within the Community by making public derogatory remarks. Section 13 (c)(ii) and 13 (c)(iv) - exhibiting harassing behaviour towards volunteers and/or other Organizational Participants of Ringette Alberta. Sanctions effective December 4, 2024: Three month suspension from participation, in any capacity, in any program, activity, event or competition sponsored by, sanctioned by, or under the auspices of Ringette Alberta. Completion of the “Safe Sport Training” course offered by the Coaching Association of Canada. Suspension shall not be lifted until Ringette Alberta is provided with proof of completion of the course. | |
| Ryan Devlin, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Ringette Alberta versus Whiteley | January 9, 2024 | 112. Effective August 2023, the Respondent is suspended from participating in all Ringette Alberta activities until the close of the 2025 Ringette Season. There shall be no family exclusion from this suspension, except specifically with regard to his daughter registered to play ringette whom he may drive to, but not accompany at any ringette activities. He is explicitly prohibited from entering any venue at which ringette activities are taking place. In addition, he may not participate in any Team White communications, including the team chat channels. 113. Mr. Whiteley is to work with RAB to determine a Governance in Sport program to 114. Mr. Whiteley is to complete a Keeping Girl in Sport program by April 1, 2024, and 115. Mr. Whiteley will complete Safe Sport Training for 2024 and 2025 Ringette 116. Mr. Whiteley will issue a statement of apology to Mr. Myers, including an apology 117. Mr. Whiteley will issue a statement of apology to Ryan Devlin and the RAB Board | Click Here |
| RAB v Niro | October 1, 2023 | 97a. Niro will be suspended for two (2) years from any participation in RAB activities, including but not limited to coaching, managing, volunteering, or otherwise administrating any RAB sanctioned team, in RAB’s jurisdiction, or in the jurisdiction of any other sanctioned ringette authority in Canada. 97b. Prior to his reinstatement at the conclusion of two (2) years, Niro shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of RAB, that he has completed Keeping Girls in Sport, unless such satisfactory demonstration was made during the three (3) month Peel Decision suspension. 98. This suspension will be retroactive to the final date of the Peel Decision suspension; that is, May 17, 2023. For absolute clarity, this two (2) year suspension will be completed on May 17, 2025. 99. The prohibition on volunteering includes all on-ice activities, as well as off-ice activities involving administration or team management-type participation, but is limited to RAB sanctioned teams and events. This volunteering prohibition does not apply to fundraising in the community or activities such as driving other RAB players to the arena. 100. The prohibition on coaching applies to on-ice, off-ice, virtual, or any other form of coaching as it relates to RAB sanctioned teams. 101. As Team White no longer exists in the form that it did when he was coaching, there is no longer any reason or justification to prohibit Niro from entering an arena where ringette is being played. For clarity, Niro is not prohibited from attending games, practices, tournaments, or any other ringette activity, in or out of the arena. | Click Here |
| RAB v. Niro | Feb. 16, 2023 | Vince Niro’s suspension will continue until May, 17, 2023. He is explicitly prohibited from entering any venue where ringette activities are taking place. There shall be no family exclusion from this suspension, except specifically with regard to any of his daughter registered to play ringette whom he may drive to but not accompany at, any ringette activities. He may not participate in any team White communications including team chat channels. |
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